As part of the lead up to our collaboration event at West Byfleet on the 19th October with SounderGolf, we sit down with James Day to run through the iconic clubs from the last 40 years. eBay and used club retailers can be over-facing at times with the vast array of equipment from yesteryear, so this episode is a great peak behind the curtain on what to keep an eye out for online and why building a set of pre-loved clubs is not just rewarding, but often more beneficial for your game than you mig...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 206
With the recent fun of The Ryder Cup at Marco Simone, it got us thinking about this episode with one of our favourite all time guests. One of our anecdotes from an early episode with Ronan Rafferty, sharing just how nervous he was when he hit the opening tee shot at The Belfry in 1989. Ronan was a brilliant guest of the podcast and someone we need to get on again! Stories for days, a decorated European Tour player and someone who has spent a lifetime around the game of golf and still loves it as...
Oct 06, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Sam, Tom & Bruce convene for a rambling recap of the action at the weekend at Marco Simone in Rome. We'll save the hat puns this time, but it was a special weekend of golf which we enjoyed from the comfort of our own armchairs from start to finish! An emphatic win for Team Europe with 16.5 points versus 11.5. A comeback from Team USA which fell just short on 16 with Rickie Fowler finding the water, followed only moments later by a spectator who seemed high on life (and Peroni). Our roving re...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Bruce, Sam & Tom discuss the history of the Ryder Cup through three lenses. Sam discusses the importance of the Captains in previous Ryder Cups, Bruce discusses the importance of Captain's picks and Tom discusses the importance of the World #1 during the Ryder Cup. Niche prevails. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 204
We sit down with friend GCA guru and member of The Worcestershire - David Thomas - to hear more about the history of the oldest club in our own county. Golf goes all the way back in Malvern to the 1870’s and a young H.S. Colt lived here from the age of 2, meaning this is where it all began for the young man who would go on to become one of the most influential course architect in history. Mackenzie would later become the course architect when the club moved site in the 1920’s, and Colt despite b...
Sep 26, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Tom, Bruce & Sam talking about a wide range of topics in here. Travels through France, takeaways from the BMW and looking ahead to the Ryder Cup, Hagestads recent win in the US Mid-Am and more... If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Sep 19, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Sam & Bruce catch up with Jack Laws, Director of Golf at Les Bordes in France. Les Bordes has recently made some big waves with the introduction of the The New course designed by Gil Hanse, as well as the exceptional short course, ‘The Wild Piglet’, complimenting the Old Course by Robert von Hagge in the late 20th century. We were very lucky to get to visit the club a few months back, experience it all first hand and hear about what goes in to creating a magical luxe golf experience! For mor...
Sep 12, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 201
A snapshot from Podcast 99 with Susan Cayleff discussing the remarkable acievements of Babe Didrikson Zaharias. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Sep 08, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
A momentous occasion, recorded from historic St Andrews, with none-other than the OG Callum Wing returning to the podcast. Sam, Tom, Bruce and Cal chat through the past two days of the Walker Cup action and explain why this might be the greatest event in elite golf... If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Sep 03, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Bruce, Sam & Tom chat through all things topical in the game of golf, from the Tour Championship to the Walker Cup. Show Notes: On Tuesday 29th of August our latest film is being released. It is called Preparing for an Open Championship - The story of the 151st at Royal Liverpool and it is our most ambitious film to date. On Saturday 1st September we our having our BrewDog get together - Massive thank you to the guys at BrewDog, and on Monday 4th of September we are having our Gleneagles get...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 199
As part of the celebrations at Walton Heath for the AIG Women's Open we managed to find some time to sit down with - revered golf historian and collector of some of the most precious books in the game - Philip Truett. It's a wonderful episode packed with stories and tales from decades dedicated to piecing together some of the most important books throughout the history of the game. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along bel...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Special anouncements: Sounder x Cookie Jar Retro Day @ West Byfleet 19th October: https://cookiejargolf.com/cookie-jar-retro-day-west-byfleet/ Richard's new book now on sale: 'Grass Routes' available here: https://pitchmarks.bigcartel.com/product/grass-routes-by-richard-pennell Richard returns to the podcast to guide us through this wonderful Course Diaries episode about West Byfleet. A course which had not been on our radars until he started work there in recent years, and spent hours waxing ly...
Aug 15, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Recorded from the beautiful ladies lounge at Walton Heath, we sat down with member and weekend scorer Nicola Taylor to recap the event, the experience and the fun from a members perspective, Spending a few days at the club through the AIG Women’s British Open was a real treat. as well as being one of the great storied golf clubs in Great Britain, Walton Heath is a progressive place which has a strong history with elite golf, in particular the women’s game. A very successful week, where the cours...
Aug 14, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Never turn a change down to sit down with Clayts to talk about the game. On Open Sunday we caught up with him to talk about the projects he is working on with CDP, the equipment rollback, and golf in England. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Gil Hanse talks through his experiences working with Mark Parsinen building Castle Stuart Golf Links. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Aug 04, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Tom & Sam sit down to roundup the tournament at Royal Liverpool Golf Club for the 150th Open. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 23, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Tom sits down with professional golfer Bill Longmuir to discuss his career in golf and leading the 1979 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 193
GIVEAWAY IN THIS PODCAST - details enclosed within. Tom & Sam are joined by returning guest James Day to chat through the events of day 2. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 21, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Sam & Tom sit down to discuss The Open from the grounds at Hoylake. Having wandered around all morning and soaked up the play and the atmosphere, we dive into course setup, conditions, how the players were playing holes and good vantage points on the course. Tomorrow the 151st Open Championship will begin and Matthew Jordan - Hoylake-hero - will be hitting the opening tee shot. We'll be joining them at 6:30am! If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spot...
Jul 19, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Tom sits down with course manager James Bledge on the Tuesday of The Open to discuss how the course is shaping up and the fantastic work the greens team are doing. As you will hear, things haven't exactly gone to plan with the weather, but the team have worked incredibly hard to present the course in immaculate condition for the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along bel...
Jul 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Tom sat down with Stephen Proctor to discuss the great players of Royal Liverpool. John Ball Jr and Harold Hilton were true legends of the club and two of only three amateurs to win the Open Championship. "And now sir, you may catch your boat" If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 13, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Tom sits down with good friend of the podcast Joe McDonnell to chat through the evolution of Hoylake, through its ground breaking origins, Harry Colt changes and the new changes. Many mins ago, we stated the Royal Liverpool are progressive traditionalists, let’s dive deeper and find out why. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 10, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Mike talks through the transformation of golf course architecture from the earliest professionals to the renaissance in golf course architecture. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 07, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Sam & Tom sat down with David Shaw-Stewart, the owner of Traigh golf club to chat through all things 9-holer. It’s safe to say, this little place stole our hearts. A lovely, quirky 9 hole layout that you can whip round in no time, endlessly loop and never get bored. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 06, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Sam and Tom chronicle their journey across the Outer Hebrides in a van. Five days , eight courses and a product shoot. Very busy indeed. The courses we visited were: Southerness Carradale Machrahanish Dunaverty Traigh Askernish Stornoway Isle of Harris If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Huge episode this one. We knew it would be a biggie, colin is a great orator and has a fascinating insight on the game of golf. As head coach for Yale Bulldogs for over 15 years, he has seen a generational change in the way the game is played by the young amateurs that progress into the professional ranks and had a front row seat to the action. Colin has also been a pioneer with recent developments like Ohoopee Match Club, Castle Stuart, and restorations like Yale. Colin has a huge fondness for ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Sky Sports presenter Iona Stephen talks through her astonishing ascension through the age of golf and the injury that prevented her from progressing further. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jun 09, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Without doubt the most turbulent 24 hours in golf news in recent memory, we couldn't walk passed the opportunity for a quick take on the news, who the winners and losers will be and what might happen next. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
Jun 07, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Sam & Bruce speak to John Simpson who runs the on course foundation helping injured veterans in the US & UK get into golf as well as working for Mark McCormack at IMG from The 1970’s through to 1997, and looking after some of the best players of his era; Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh. For more on the On Course Foundation head to their website If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Ins...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 183
A look back at the first chat we had with David Cannon talking about photography at the majors and getting the best photographs. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ! You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website...
May 12, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
